Climate Insights for Tumbes

Ucayali, Loreto, Peru

Hottest
September
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
July
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
March
294 mm rain11.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tumbes is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,041 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tumbes receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tumbes sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tumbes is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 80.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Tumbes receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tumbes sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°FebMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°MarMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°MayMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°AugMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°SepMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°NovMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°DecMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°F
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Average
Min

Tumbes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Tumbes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 91°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 209mmFebPrecipitation: 240mmMarPrecipitation: 294mmAprPrecipitation: 215mmMayPrecipitation: 182mmJunPrecipitation: 91mmJulPrecipitation: 53mmAugPrecipitation: 68mmSepPrecipitation: 99mmOctPrecipitation: 172mmNovPrecipitation: 210mmDecPrecipitation: 207mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.2inFebPrecipitation: 9.5inMarPrecipitation: 11.6inAprPrecipitation: 8.5inMayPrecipitation: 7.2inJunPrecipitation: 3.6inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inAugPrecipitation: 2.7inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inOctPrecipitation: 6.8inNovPrecipitation: 8.2inDecPrecipitation: 8.2in
Precipitation

Tumbes is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,041 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 170 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 294 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 53 mm. That's 240 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Tumbes is a very wet location, receiving approximately 80.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.6 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.1 in. That's 9.4 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Tumbes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tumbes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tumbes based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tumbes based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
209 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
240 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
294 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
215 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
182 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
210 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
31 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
207 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in